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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Because I Can (ranked 1127 p4p, 115 weight class) and Chang Thong Song (ranked 1538 p4p, 167 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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145 lbs
15 - 16 - 0 |
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158 lbs
18 - 10 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent grappler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Because I Can!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chang Thong Song!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
I Can throws a lazy right hand but Thong Song sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Thong Song was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thong Song walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
I Can throws a right hand that misses
and Thong Song counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thong Song fakes high and swings low for a body shot but I Can manages to avoid it.
Thong Song with a hook.
I Can looks to score with a jab to the body but Thong Song is just out of range.
Thong Song pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
I Can throws a right hand that misses
and Thong Song cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thong Song uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from I Can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
I Can missing with a left hand there. Thong Song was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thong Song pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
I Can throws an overhand right that lands on Thong Song's shoulder, as Thong Song tries to avoid the shot.
Thong Song shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. I Can is trying to defend but Thong Song finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thong Song is working for a kimura but I Can is defending it quite comfortably.
I Can has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Thong Song is working away from the top position though.
Thong Song is figuring out what he wants to do next.
I Can is trying to maintain the position but Thong Song is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Thong Song is looking to advance position but I Can won't allow it.
I Can trying to control here.
I Can makes his way to full guard. A much better position for I Can.
I Can is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Thong Song tries to roll over but I Can keeps him under control.
Thong Song is refusing to be controlled, as I Can sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
I Can perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Thong Song wants to improve his position but I Can is controlling well.
I Can seems to be working for a kimura but Thong Song defends the submission attempt.
I Can trying to pass the guard but Thong Song defending well.
I Can is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
I Can is trying to work for a kimura but Thong Song is defending well.
I Can tries to pass to full mount but Thong Song defends it.
Thong Song is trying to control but can't.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
I Can is trying to control the action in half guard but Thong Song is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
I Can connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A swing and a miss from I Can.
Thong Song slips under a jab.
Thong Song moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chang Thong Song will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
I Can lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Thong Song ducks under a wild hook from I Can.
Thong Song slips under a jab.
I Can takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
I Can misses with a left hand
and Thong Song counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thong Song throws the left hand but I Can avoids the punch easily.
I Can is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
I Can takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
I Can throws a lazy uppercut
letting Thong Song counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thong Song connects with a crisp jab.
I Can slips a straight right by Thong Song.
Thong Song avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thong Song works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Thong Song. That's going to slow I Can down.
I Can ducks under a wild hook from Thong Song.
I Can tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thong Song was well out of range. Poor timing from I Can.
Thong Song jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thong Song's corner calls for a 1-2. Thong Song obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Thong Song lands a straight punch to the body, keeping I Can at a distance.
Thong Song throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck I Can on the side of the head.
Thong Song lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
I Can misses with a jab, cross combination.
A slow jab from I Can misses its intended target.
Thong Song has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
I Can throws a combination that misses
and Thong Song counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from I Can.
Thong Song is trying to counter with his kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thong Song lands a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
I Can fails with a takedown attempt.
Thong Song is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
I Can connects with a body shot that sends Thong Song's belly button to the back.
I Can staying out of range there.
I Can misses with a telegraphed body shot
and I Can takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A decent looking cross lands there for Thong Song.
I Can misses with a wild body shot.
Thong Song digs a good body shot into I Can's ribs.
I Can misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
I Can throws a poor cross that misses
and Thong Song counters with a lovely straight right hand!
I Can misses with the combination.
I Can throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thong Song.
I Can is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Thong Song's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
I Can lands with a nice body punch.
I Can swinging wildly here.
I Can will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
I Can avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
I Can misses with a takedown attempt
and Thong Song counters with a left to the body.
I Can misses with a hook. Thong Song ducked under it nicely.
Thong Song is looking to land body kicks.
Thong Song swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by I Can.
Thong Song moves away from the strike by I Can.
Chang Thong Song seems to be getting the better of the standup.
I Can tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thong Song sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten I Can somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Because I Can. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thong Song keeps I Can at a distance using the push kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chang Thong Song showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Thong Song looks to land a left hand but I Can moved out of range nicely.
I Can connects with the punch.
Thong Song uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from I Can.
I Can throws the left hand but Thong Song avoids the punch easily.
Thong Song has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Thong Song wants to slow I Can down by chopping away at his legs.
Thong Song swings away with a body shot that misses
and I Can counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Thong Song is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
I Can throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Thong Song to counter with a crisp jab.
Thong Song lands with an overhand left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
I Can throws an off balance right hand
and Thong Song connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thong Song cracks I Can with a right hand to the side of the head.
Thong Song pulls out of a head kick attempt.
I Can swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thong Song explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
I Can throws a poor cross that misses
and I Can takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
I Can with a lazy takedown attempt
and I Can takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thong Song uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from I Can.
I Can takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Thong Song goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
I Can throws a shot from downtown. Thong Song moves away and avoids it.
Thong Song fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
I Can pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thong Song throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thong Song scores with a head kick.
Thong Song pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Because I Can has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
I Can looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
I Can throws a right hand that misses
and Thong Song counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thong Song dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on I Can. That did some damage!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
I Can falls off balance throwing a combination
and Thong Song counters with a lovely straight right hand!
I Can swings and misses with a hook to the body.
I Can waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thong Song.
Thong Song feints a counter leg kick.
I Can gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
I Can tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thong Song swivels and escapes.
I Can throws a poor cross that misses
and Thong Song counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
I Can takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Thong Song scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thong Song tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
I Can might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Thong Song working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
I Can is looking to regain half guard here but Thong Song keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
I Can looking for a sweep but Thong Song has passed into full mount! Oh no!
I Can is wriggling around trying to escape.
Thong Song can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as I Can is looking to escape.
Thong Song fails to move to back control.
Thong Song goes for an armbar but he's not got it… I Can turns into him and now he's in Thong Song's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chang Thong Song comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thong Song has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chang Thong Song!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Chang Thong Song waved his t-shirt featuring Red Light Coffeeshop's logo in front of the cameras.
Because I Can was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm so handsome i'm not surprised this guy was all over me the way he was!'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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